The Good Fight

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Season 1
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 112 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 112
  3. Negative: 22 out of 112
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  1. Cmayo458
    Apr 27, 2019
    0
    This show started strong. This season seems incredibly bizarre. The political bias is distracting from from some very fine performances. I get it the writers are anti white, anti republican (yawn) and anti Trump
  2. dramb
    Apr 9, 2019
    7
    Love the show, HATE the animation they added to every episode in season 3. Feels like I'm watching schoolhouse rock in the middle of a drama.
  3. LewisDanny
    Mar 14, 2017
    2
    Although the writing is decent and the score is quite strong, the political bias of both the writer's and their views (filtered through the characters) is some of the worst I've ever seen in a fictional show. We get it - white people are bad, Republicans are bad, Trump is bad - do we need to make this every episode? The best part of The Good Wife was, although it was about the politicalAlthough the writing is decent and the score is quite strong, the political bias of both the writer's and their views (filtered through the characters) is some of the worst I've ever seen in a fictional show. We get it - white people are bad, Republicans are bad, Trump is bad - do we need to make this every episode? The best part of The Good Wife was, although it was about the political in-fighting, it always steered clear of both stereotyping and delving too deep in to ideological battles - the fun was in the battle, and Alicia overcoming obstacles. Unfortunately unless they dial it down a bit, the show, unless you have particular political leaning that fit exactly with what the writer's, will likely put people off and relegate the show to a niche audience.… Expand
  4. onnasinkinship
    Mar 18, 2017
    3
    The show is not as well produced as Good Wife, and perhaps I am getting tired of the formula and some of the characters. The writers just can't resist putting their anti-Trump propaganda in the mix, too. That gets old real fast. It reminds me of the elitism of Hollywood when all I want is a good show. I may not renew my monthly subscription if it doesn't grab my interest more.
  5. meldrew
    Mar 1, 2017
    8
    Looks like The Good Wife, sounds like The Good Wife (including the music) but stands up on its own merits.

    I don't know whether I was looking forward to this show, I think I maybe watched the pilot as an obligation to its parent show. But three episodes in and so far I love it. Let's face it, you can't really go wrong with Christine Baranski in your cast. I'm happy she's got    Looks like The Good Wife, sounds like The Good Wife (including the music) but stands up on its own merits.

    I don't know whether I was looking forward to this show, I think I maybe watched the pilot as an obligation to its parent show. But three episodes in and so far I love it.

    Let's face it, you can't really go wrong with Christine Baranski in your cast. I'm happy she's got herself another classy gig.    … Expand
  6. LamontRaymond
    Feb 19, 2017
    9
    Super impressive debut - I'm definitely going to continue to stream the rest of the series. I was a little skeptical of the move to spin the main story off, but the acting is fresh, and i"m a huge Rose Leslie fan.
  7. JorgeLestre
    Feb 20, 2017
    9
    'The Good Fight' is more than a mere spinoff, is a consolidation of womanhood. These women are fierce and talented. The best in their game and what's truly marvelous is that it can actually be even more layered than 'The Good Wife'. It's undoubtedly one of the best TV series debuts of the year.
  8. matrix19
    Mar 8, 2018
    10
    One best series of the last few year and incredible successor to The Good Wife. Christine Baranski and Cush Jumbo are tour de force.
  9. AryamanS
    Feb 20, 2017
    10
    THE GOOD FIGHT - A Spin-off done brilliantly. Since when has network television felt so good. From the writing to the characters, everything is so crisp that it almost feels like its on par with its predecessor. Viewers looking for 'must-see' television, this one is definitely on the list.
  10. NewardThelman
    Feb 20, 2017
    0
    Low Budget Version of "The Good Wife"
    Awkward, stuttering, and lame. Except for Christine Baransky the acting is uniformly bad. The acting is bad because the direction is bad. The direction is bad because the writing is bad. The set design is hampered by the lack of budget; it's bleak and colorless, in stark contrast to the expansive richness of "Wife". The difference to the movie-quality    Low Budget Version of "The Good Wife"
    Awkward, stuttering, and lame. Except for Christine Baransky the acting is uniformly bad. The acting is bad because the direction is bad. The direction is bad because the writing is bad. The set design is hampered by the lack of budget; it's bleak and colorless, in stark contrast to the expansive richness of "Wife". The difference to the movie-quality production values of "Wife" couldn't sharper. The smoothly confident yet grippingly compelling scene construction that characterized "Wife" is utterly missing. The whole production, from top to bottom, has a slap-dash, phoned-in quality. As if to make up for the all of the gaping deficits, what were once details of background characters, such as alternative and interracial lifestyles, are now shoved prominently into the foreground. Strain is evident in every scene. All of the new leads are hopeless miscast. The show won't get a second season.    … Expand
  11. StanCliffBroad
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    The writing is what stands out with this show, just as the 'The Good Wife', had many absorbing storylines behind it. The acting is pretty good all round, except for the over acting by Cush Jumbo, who really ruins scenes, puts cracks into the suspension of disbelieve. The Kings really do good work.
  12. respina59
    Mar 28, 2017
    8
    As a huge "The Good Wife" fan I was a bit reserved about this one but I found it to be a very intriguing show which can stand on it's own. I think the storyline is smart and the acting is good enough. It is something I look forward to every week.
  13. CanadianFuBaR
    Apr 5, 2017
    8
    Very good Show. Way better so far than last half of Good Wife. Super enjoy the real language (swearing), like most people talk nowadays. Great stories and humour.
  14. Gmarie
    Feb 27, 2017
    10
    Best spinoff I think I've ever seen. The opening credits, alone are terrific! It's nice seeing several of the old faces and watching my favorite second and third "bananas" get a chence to take more center stage in the drama Christing Baranski as Diane Lockhart, Cush Jumbo as Lucca, and Sarah Steele as Marissa Gold. Quick note, one of the reviews marked as "red" is actually a veryBest spinoff I think I've ever seen. The opening credits, alone are terrific! It's nice seeing several of the old faces and watching my favorite second and third "bananas" get a chence to take more center stage in the drama Christing Baranski as Diane Lockhart, Cush Jumbo as Lucca, and Sarah Steele as Marissa Gold. Quick note, one of the reviews marked as "red" is actually a very positive one. In my opinion, this show deserves a user score higher than a 6.… Expand
  15. Ascospore
    Mar 26, 2018
    7
    This is a worthy guilty pleasure as far as spin-offs go - identical in format to The Good Wife, but continues to stay the distance in terms of all-round consistency (if at times still scarcely believable). What's her name from GOT is a good addition to the cast.
  16. ObsessiveBenji
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    I love The Good Wife, so I wanted to like this, but was scared it would lean to hard on it's predecessor only to fail at being the same, but I was pleasantly surprised.

    THIS SHOW IS AWESOME! Acting, casting, writing, cinematography and sound track are all totally on point. The use of Good Wife history and characters were blended perfectly; enough that the show was familiar to fans and    I love The Good Wife, so I wanted to like this, but was scared it would lean to hard on it's predecessor only to fail at being the same, but I was pleasantly surprised.

    THIS SHOW IS AWESOME! Acting, casting, writing, cinematography and sound track are all totally on point. The use of Good Wife history and characters were blended perfectly; enough that the show was familiar to fans and our former likes and dislikes of characters were re-kindled, but for new watchers, it wouldn't be confusing because the writing is so careful to be accessible to most.

    The new main character is a LESBIAN!!! and she's like... a normal lesbian, not anything invented solely for sensationalism. I LOVE OUR NEW MAIN!!! She's amazing, her relationship with her girlfriend is perfect! I'm so so glad Marissa is back, she is the perfect way to make this a new character to explore for old and new viewers since this is a new side of her for everyone. Something about this series that is different then The Good Wife, is that we are now mostly based in a primarily black law firm; that's how they market themselves in our current society as tribalism escalates. We explore more relevant politics (Trump, Hillary), male sexual violence towards women, the legalities of police brutality and some of the ways in which systemic racism is very much alive and well in America.

    There's very little I could say to criticize this show, like The Good Wife, every part of this show is thought through so thoroughly, that it takes the viewer exactly where they writers want them. This legal drama is now among my Top 2, along with The Good Wife. I would recommend this to anyone who likes strong women characters, very cunning and slightly mischievous characters, shows with a lot of African American representation, and fast paced dramas.    … Expand
  17. OCS
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    This show is a must-watch for all fans of "The Good Wife." Christine Baranski's Diane Lockhart is simply captivating, as is the full series cast. "The Good Fight" is much more controversial and daunting than "The Good Wife," and to much avail. The plot is extremely relevant and thought provoking. It touches on risky and taboo subjects and does so in a graceful manner. As the ostensibleThis show is a must-watch for all fans of "The Good Wife." Christine Baranski's Diane Lockhart is simply captivating, as is the full series cast. "The Good Fight" is much more controversial and daunting than "The Good Wife," and to much avail. The plot is extremely relevant and thought provoking. It touches on risky and taboo subjects and does so in a graceful manner. As the ostensible series lead, Christine Baranski's character deals firsthand with personal and public 21st century subjects. The new plot elements in "The Good Fight" bring many new issues to light that "The Good Wife" never did. As wonderful as a series lead as Julianna Margulies was, Christine Baranski's quintessential performance is flawless. "The Good Fight" is a captivating journey into the time we are now in.… Expand

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#71 Most Discussed TV Season of 2017
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Feb 24, 2017
    100
    The Good Fight is as sexy and profane as it wishes to be while retaining the crackling wit and smart sophistication of the original series. [27 Feb - 5 Mar 2017, p.17]
  2. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Feb 22, 2017
    80
    The Good Fight, a spinoff from CBS’s acclaimed The Good Wife, turns out to be a really good show.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Feb 21, 2017
    80
    The Good Fight preserves its predecessors’ tone, intelligence, quirkiness and Nancy Drew sense of adventure, while leaving behind some old, beaten baggage.
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